Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, CA rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,348/month. Renters are paying $62 more per month on average than last year, extending a steady upward trend following a trough in mid-2025.
Compared to national trends
Richmond runs roughly 1.2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 61 total rentals, a smaller inventory than larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Richmond rent for about $3,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,322/month. Houses command a median of $3,100/month while apartments are lower at $2,200/month, giving renters distinct options by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Richmond Heights rents fell 70.7% year over year to $1,995/month across 13 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 4.0% rise. Southwest Annex saw a 47.9% increase to $2,995/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Richmond.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$2,347/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $2,347 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $397 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, CA
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Richmond, CA
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,250 |  37% | 128% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,322 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,947 | 9% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $11,477 | 2% | 345% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
City Center | $2,550 | |
Coronado | $2,600 | |
Eastshore | $2,145 | |
Hilltop Bayview | $2,400 | |
Iron Triangle | $2,300 | |
Marina Bay | $2,250 | |
North And East | $2,275 | |
Park Plaza | $2,725 | |
Point Richmond | $2,700 | |
Richmond Annex | $2,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,875 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
128%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,322
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,947
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,477
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
345%
Iron Triangle
Average rent
$2,300
Richmond Annex
Average rent
$2,695
Hilltop Bayview
Average rent
$2,400
North And East
Average rent
$2,275
City Center
Average rent
$2,550
Park Plaza
Average rent
$2,725
Point Richmond
Average rent
$2,700
Marina Bay
Average rent
$2,250
Coronado
Average rent
$2,600
Eastshore
Average rent
$2,145
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Richmond, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Richmond
20%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,595
8%$2,595
5%$3,315
12%$2,250
5%$2,295
50%$3,097
15%$2,617
2%$4,034
18%$2,366
1%$2,972
4%$2,100
11%$3,037
Discover rentals in Richmond, CA
2d ago
3400 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,728–$2,677
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Iron Triangle house for rent in Richmond
612 8th St #NA, Richmond, CA 94801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,860
$1,760
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
City Center apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
4d ago
1701 San Joaquin St, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Iron Triangle house for rent in Richmond
1000 Chanslor Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
1 bed
2 baths
$6,000
$5,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Marina Bay condo for rent in Richmond
15 Shoreline Ct #15, Richmond, CA 94804
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 19
2d ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,257–$3,309
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Coronado apartment for rent in Richmond
2021 Potrero Ave #2021, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
2d ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,257–$3,309
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
365 S 38th St, Richmond, CA 94804
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,050
House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,111
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
365 S 38th St, Richmond, CA 94804
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 25
2d ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,257–$3,309
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,050
House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jul 7
2d ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,257–$2,867
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
365 S 38th St, Richmond, CA 94804
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,050
House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jul 7
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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $2,347 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Eastshore ($2,145/mo), Marina Bay ($2,250/mo), and North And East ($2,275/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
Richmond's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 36%, followed closely by one-bedrooms at 34% of monthly listings.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).